Clinic Med Office Receptionist

Samaritan Health Services

Newport (OR)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services' Depoe Bay Clinic is seeking a friendly receptionist to greet patients, manage front-desk inquiries and provide clerical support to the office team.

The role requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment while preserving patient confidentiality. Join a collaborative clinic team that serves residents and visitors with compassionate care and efficient administrative operations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience and/or training with computer applications required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience and/or training in a position of similar responsibility and complexity preferred.
Experience and/or training with medical/insurance terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and interface with hospital staff, clinical staff, patients and visitors in a professional manner.
Provide clerical support for the office and maintain front-desk organization.
Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Service Orientation

Clerical

Confidentiality

Time Management

Team Building

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Performs receptionist duties and provides clerical support for office. Greets patients and interfaces with hospital staff, clinical staff, patients and visitors in a professional manner.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Depoe Bay Clinic is happy to serve the health care needs of residents and visitors of our community. The clinic offers walk‑in visits as well as scheduled appointments and accepts patients of all ages. The health care team may include doctors, nurse practitioners, physician associates, behavioral health specialists, medical assistants and other clinic staff members working together to help patients maintain the best possible health. They encourage and offer preventive care including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience and/or training with computer applications required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience and/or training in a position of similar responsibility and complexity preferred.
Experience and/or training with medical/insurance terminology preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast‑paced environments and under pressure.
Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age‑related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the need and experiences of others and a non‑judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

(11 - 33% of the time)

Occasionally (1 - 10% of the time)